The violin isn’t an instrument commonly associated with the club scene. But a gig for classically trained violinist Sarah Charness could be jamming with a DJ, performing at a fashion show, or even playing the National Anthem at a Knicks game.
For these events she plays her hot pink electric violin, designed by Mark Wood in the Viper style. “When I got that violin I was 16 years old. What does every 16-year-old want? I wanted it to be feminine, I wanted it to be Rock ‘n Roll.”
When she takes the stage, “audiences don’t even know it’s a violin — jaws drop. it has shock value. That’s the kind of reaction I want.”
Sarah likes to play where she’s not expected. “My favorite situation to perform in is when people are having a great time and getting into the music. That’s when I’m the most comfortable and have the most fun.”
Check here in the coming months for our feature on Sarah as one of our Daring Women!
Photo by Carlos Andrés Varela
Sarah Tobol, Editor
